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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>By Mary Taruvinga<\/b> – EIGHT prophets from Vadzidzi vaJeso apostolic sect are reported to have drowned Saturday in Mazowe River in Rushinga while trying to retrieve a holy stick in deep water during a ritual to select a new baptist.<\/p>\n

Mashonaland Central provincial development coordinator Timothy Tigere confirmed the incident.<\/p>\n

Only three of the prophets survived. The deceased have not yet been identified.<\/p>\n

Police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said he was not yet in a position to comment.<\/p>\n

However, Tigere said the provincial civil protection unit was mobilising resources to buy coffins, fuel, and food to assist the bereaved families.<\/p>\n

He added the leader of the Vadzidzi vaJeso apostolic sect was on a mission to select a baptist from the prophets gathered and threw a rod into the river before informing the prophets anyone who managed to retrieve it would become the new baptist.<\/p>\n

Eleven of the prophets jumped into the river and eight drowned.<\/p>\n

One of the witnesses of the sad development said: \u201cSaturday was our last day to gather at church and traditionally we baptise each other before Passover Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe went to the river and at around 10 am and stood in a formation as is our norm when we are praying. The prophets stood at the front and we started singing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe prophets fell into a trance and jumped into the river and they drowned. The matter was reported to the police and the bodies were taken to Chimhanda Clinic mortuary.\u201d<\/p>\n

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